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The ultimate north cabin experience

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Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
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Exterior detail

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 7139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Pequot Lakes, MN
  • Upper Hay Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Nelson Lake
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Deacon's Lodge Golf Course
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Living Room 1

1 Single Futon

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Second Bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

The ultimate north cabin experience

Quiet, Relaxing, Waterfront Cabin on Upper Hay lake
Pequot Lakes, Minnesota
Plan a relaxing retreat to Pequot Lakes when you book this lakefront 2-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom vacation rental, which sleeps 7. Just steps from the lake, enjoy your private dock, sand beach, and amazing views. This house provides the perfect space for family or a group of friends seeking a relaxing, fun lake getaway!
THE CABIN
Only a few steps from the water, this property will immediately give you that real 'up north' feel. Once you arrive, the tree lined driveway leads you to the charming cabin and view of the lake. The cabin has 1,500 square feet of cozy living space and features warm, tongue-and-groove walls, wood-burning hand-made stone fireplace, and unbelievable lake views from multiple rooms, making it easy to love.
The moment you walk through the door, the open living area and view of the water will make this one of your favorite spots. The remainder of the first level, complete with Tennessee Flagstone floors, contains a great kitchen with all of your amenities (stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher, etc), and a dining area. The large master bedroom features its own deck just feet away from the water. Head downstairs to the basement living room to relax, watch tv, and enjoying more amazing lake views.
Of course, you'll be spending plenty of time on the lake, but when you’re not, sit back and relax on the deck or the sand beach. The perfect lake view and this cabin's surrounding scenery will never get old.
Located on a quiet, beautiful 600 acre lake and being just steps away, you'll find it easy to keep yourself busy with various activities during the day. Enjoy amazing fishing, boating, jet skiing, and swimming… hiking, shopping, or just exploring the surrounding area. While the home is definitely tucked away, it also provides a close proximity to many local attractions, including the Paul Bunyan bike trail, golf courses, movie theatre, amazing restaurants and more activities. Enjoy easy access to hiking, cross-country, downhill skiing, snow tubing and even ice fishing! Close by, you'll find lots of local events, like ice fishing contests, outdoor music, arts festivals, cider tours, casinos, winter Parade of Lights and more. Book your stay today!

ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Features:
- Amenities include a fully equipped kitchen, wood burning fireplace, 2 decks, patio chairs, gas grill, private dock, Cable TV, wireless internet access, and much more
- Enjoy beautiful lake views
- Fantastic location - located right on a lake and less than 15 miles from many local attractions, including the Paul Bunyan bike trail, golf courses, amazing restaurants, ski areas, hiking trails, and more!
Bedroom Configuration:
- Master Bedroom: Queen-sized Bed
- Bedroom 2: Twin Bunkbeds plus 1 Twin-sized bed
Additional Sleeping:
- 1 Pull-Out Futon in Lower Level Living Room
- Note that this cabin can sleep up to 7 people. Beds can accommodate 5 people, and the pull-out futon can accommodate an extra 2 guests PLUS plenty of room for air mattresses
Policies:
- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties or large gatherings without prior homeowner approval
- Must be at least 30 years old to book

Property manager

Tom & Kim Smith
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The small speed boat in garage and the camper are not available for use. The sheds are not available for use.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Pequot Lakes

Pequot Lakes is home to this cabin. Wildwedge Golf & Mini Golf and Whitebirch Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway and MN Surf Co. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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Pequot Lakes, MN

What's nearby

  • Upper Hay Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Nelson Lake - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Wildwedge Golf & Mini Golf - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Deacon's Lodge Golf Course - 16 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Gull Lake - 21 min drive - 25.1 km

Getting around

  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lucky's Tavern - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Old Milwaukee Saloon & Eatery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Boardwalk Scoops - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Commander Restaurant & Bar - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The ultimate north cabin experience pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The ultimate north cabin experience?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The ultimate north cabin experience?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The ultimate north cabin experience located?

Situated in Pequot Lakes, this cabin is within a 5-minute walk of Upper Hay Lake and Nelson Lake. Lower Hay Lake and Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 77 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karla E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

R & R

We enjoy our stay at the Ultimate Cabin. It fits us perfectly for our rest and relaxation.
Stayed 16 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing/peaceful

Perfect
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family Getaway!

We loved our time here! The kids had a great time on the beach and the water was clear and warm! We watched the sunset from the dock every night and my son made his first s'more. The firewood provided was really nice convenience! Note for others with small kids - we brought a baby gate with us as there are 2 sets up stairs (up/down). This was a lifesaver with a busy 16m old.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neal K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Golf trip

Rained but enjoyed our week
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice home

Overall very comfortable. Easy lake access. Close enough to town to drive in for the day. Great communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denyse B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Last hoorah before college

We are about to be empty nesters and wanted to spend a few days away from home to enjoy the kids before they head off to college. The property was exactly what we needed. I booked it specifically for the 2 bedrooms, one of them having twin beds so my girls didn’t need to sleep in the same bed because they are 21 and 18 and don’t love to do that anymore. A bonus for me was no tv in the living room. There was a nice area in the basement for dad to go in the morning before everyone got up and enjoy his coffee and watch some tv. Also nice was 2 toilets. The location was quiet and secluded. The lake was perfect for our needs and the fishing kept us busy. A great property. Will definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice cabin!

This was our second stay for our annual family reunion that took place nearby. Perfect quiet get away. Great accommodations and setting right on the lake. Looking forward to next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great experience!

This cabin/lake home was just what we needed for our little 4h of July getaway! It was clean and equipped with the essentials, and we appreciated that the owners have kept the vintage decor. It felt very “Minnesota cabin” and we loved the unique layout. Our 2 year old loved playing on the little beach area and in the shallow water. It was also nice to have Crosslake and Pequot within a 10-20 min drive. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer fun!

Great location and yet nice and quiet at night. Spacious area for lounging and the lake it beautiful for swimming and boating! Would stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing cabin stay on the lake

Everything about this cabin met our wants and needs. It was in the perfect spot, right on the water so we could get up and fish whenever we wanted. It was gorgeous inside and made good use of the space. It had everything we needed to cook and clean while we stayed there. The host Kim was super responsive and kind. We will definitely be coming back to stay at this cabin!!! Highly, highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Nice house for one family. Dock and ammenities were nice extras. Kids had great time fishing from dock and kyaks. No hot tub as indicated. Would totally stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karla E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Lakeside Rental

This rental was perfect for our family get away. Situated close to the lake with quiet neighbors. Located off the main road provided for quiet walks. The lake presented many opportunities for Good Fishing and bird watching.
Stayed 18 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

joan h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect house

Had a wonderful stay. Everything was good our second time there will be back.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karla E., Decorah

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and Perfect

We love the location and the property is clean and perfect for the two of us.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

joan h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Get away

Very nice property. Awesome! Fireplace. Will come again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott A G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cabin in a beautiful setting...with attentive owners!

Loved the cabin, loved the lake, loved the seclusion...we had an amazing time here! The cabin was very clean and well-maintained...and was well-stocked with cooking supplies (especially for larger groups like ours). The rooms were spacious and the furniture was comfortable (couches, beds, chairs)--I bring this up because we've had rentals in the past where the furniture was very uncomfortable, and we won't go back to those spots. But that was NOT the case here! We did run out of kitchen garbage bags, but the owners delivered a new box to the front door within 30-45 minutes...so they were VERY on top of making sure we had what we needed! This is definitely one of the nicer places that we've rented with Vrbo and would stay here again, should we be in the same area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neal K., St Michael, MN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Annual golf trip

Cabin is beautiful and great location for the golf courses.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

We had a wonderful stay :) Everything was as shown in the post/pictures. Beautiful view and the cabin was great. Correspondence with the hosts was prompt and easy. Highly recommend this sweet cabin. Already booked for next summer. Thank you for having us, Tom and Kim :)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

doug w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Log cabin on the lake

Cabin was great , plenty of room for our family to sleep and move around. Very comfortable place to stay, private dock was a great bonus. Very quiet and peaceful would stay again. Sitting out on the deck watching the lake / eagles/ deer was priceless.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monica S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful lake stay

Such a pretty spot on the lake. We enjoyed the peace and tranquility. The home was welcoming and well stocked. Much gratitude to Tom and Kim We will be back
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pp

Enjoyable
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer getaway

Perfect up North getaway! Kitchen is well stocked! Great views!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Tom & Kim Smith

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Tom and Kim live in Rogers and have have been coming to the Brainerd Area since they were kids. They wanted to share their adventures and experiences with their kids as well, which lead to the purchase of this Cabin on Upper Hay.

Why they chose this property

This property is on the highly sought after north end of the lake with stunning southern views right at the waters edge. Sit on the deck and enjoy the the wonderful views while watching the Loons, ducks and geese swim by. There is no other place like it. Open the windows or doors and you can fall asleep listening to the Loons calling and water crashing on the shoreline.
Upper Hay is a great fishing lake for panfish, bass, northern and walleye. and you can catch them right off the dock.

What makes this property unique

The tongue and groove cedar walls and vaulted ceiling anchored by the beautiful stone fireplace in the center of the room as you walk on Tennessee flagstone floors. You then walk forward to the breathtaking view of the lake looking out the wall of windows. Then you open the patio door to sit on the deck at the waters edge as you hear the loons calling.

Languages:

English

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